Posts by Jessica Stewart

Whether you are new to acrylics or have been painting with them for some time, there are always new techniques to learn. By expanding your knowledge of acrylic painting techniques, it’s possible to work creatively with unparalleled freedom. So don’t be afraid to experiment and try some new ways of working with paint. As you learn to paint with acrylics, you’ll slowly build up your repertoire of tricks to create any image you desire.

In a historic first, China’s Chang’e 4 lunar lander played host to some special guests. After landing on the far side of the moon on January 2, 2019, it was a revealed that a special canister filled with plant seeds had also made the journey. Incredibly, the cotton seeds began to sprout once watered shortly after landing.

Wedding photographers have the honor (and the challenge) of capturing what will be the most important day of many couple’s lives. For the second year, the best wedding photographers from around the world have been celebrated for their craft thanks to the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards. Artistic wedding imagery poured in, with photographers submitting their work to 11 different categories.

Once called “one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the century,” mathematician Oliver Byrne’s colorful, visual representation of Euclid’s Elements was first published in 1847. By minimizing the text and focusing on its colorful diagrams, Byrne attempted to break down Euclid’s geometry into digestible lessons. The work was a breakthrough in how people thought about education thanks to Byrne’s innovative emphasis on visual learning.